Vivian Carter Apartment

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 7, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No hand washing signage at the hand washing sinks in the prep and toilet rooms. Instructed to provide hand washing signage to all hand washing sinks. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No thermometer for the refrigerator. Instructed to provide an internal thermometer and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Door not rodent/insect proofed in the dining area. 1/2" gap noted at the bottom of door. Instructed to rodent/insect proof door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Trash receptacle in the ladies toilet room used by the kitchen staff/guests has no lid on it. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the dry storage room with dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. May 7, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND PANS STORED INSIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY, KEEPING IT ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed windows in the dining area open without a protective screen to rodent/insect proof the window. Instructed to provide window screens to windows and maintain or leave windows closed.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the women's toilet room. Instructed to replace tile and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the storage closet with dirt/debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler handling food does not have the food handlers certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current food handler's certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Sep 7, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the rinse compartment missing a sink stopper. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while open and operating. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Jun 23, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) observed continued non-compliance from report#2576899 dated on 06/07/2023 not corrected as follows: #48-observed the facility utilizing a two compartment sink and a bin for washing. Rinsing, and sanitizing dishware (coffee pot, serving utensils such as metal spoons, and serving trays). Instructed to install a three compartment sink or a commerical dishwashing machine to adequately wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware and maintain. Priority violation 7-42-090, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed a sticky trap filled with dead insects behind the refrigerator in the food prep area, dead insects in the cabinet unit closest to the exit door in the food prep area, and dead flies on the floors throughout the cafeteria. Instructed to replace all traps filled with dead insects, clean and maintain all areas with dead insects.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed the microwave in the food prep area with slight food splatters inside of the unit. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no receptacle with a lid in the women's toilet room closest to the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5. Jun 16, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed continued non-compliance from report#2576899 dated on 06/07/2023 not corrected as follows: #48-observed the facility utilizing a two compartment sink and a bin for washing. Rinsing, and sanitizing dishware (coffee pot, serving utensils such as metal spoons, and serving trays). Instructed to install a three compartment sink or a commerical dishwashing machine to adequately wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware and maintain. Priority violation 7-42-090, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed a sticky trap filled with dead insects behind the refrigerator in the food prep area, dead insects in the cabinet unit closest to the exit door in the food prep area, and dead flies on the floors throughout the cafeteria. Instructed to replace all traps filled with dead insects, clean and maintain all areas with dead insects.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed the microwave in the food prep area with slight food splatters inside of the unit. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no receptacle with a lid in the women's toilet room closest to the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. Jun 14, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed continued non-compliance from report#2576899 dated on 06/07/2023 not corrected as follows: #48-observed the facility utilizing a two compartment sink and a bin for washing. Rinsing, and sanitizing dishware (coffee pot, serving utensils such as metal spoons, and serving trays). Instructed to install a three compartment sink or a commerical dishwashing machine to adequately wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware and maintain. Priority violation 7-42-090, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed a sticky trap filled with dead insects behind the refrigerator in the food prep area, dead insects in the cabinet unit closest to the exit door in the food prep area, and dead flies on the floors throughout the cafeteria. Instructed to replace all traps filled with dead insects, clean and maintain all areas with dead insects.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) observed the microwave in the food prep area with slight food splatters inside of the unit. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no receptacle with a lid in the women's toilet room closest to the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

7. Jun 7, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical4 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at the exposed handwashing sink in the food prep area and inside of the men's toilet room near the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing soap at the handwashing sink in the men's toilet room closest to the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c), consolidated with above violation

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a sticky trap filled with dead insects behind the refrigerator in the food prep area, dead insects in the cabinet unit closest to the exit door in the food prep area, and dead flies on the floors throughout the cafeteria. Instructed to replace all traps filled with dead insects, clean and maintain all areas with dead insects.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the facility utilizing a two compartment sink and a bin for washing. Rinsing, and sanitizing dishware (coffee pot, serving utensils such as metal spoons, and serving trays). Instructed to install a three compartment sink or a commerical dishwashing machine to adequately wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-025, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the microwave in the food prep area with slight food splatters inside of the unit. Instructed to clean and maintain said equipment.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no receptacle with a lid in the women's toilet room closest to the food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

8. Apr 7, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Apr 5, 2022 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report #2553468 dated march 25, 2022; 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 20 rodent droppings inside of the dry storage closet located in the dining area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

10. Mar 25, 2022 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed person in charge without a valid original city of chicago food service sanitation certificate on site. Instructed that the person in charge must have the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a one inch gap at the bottom of the exit door in the dining area. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 20 rodent droppings inside of the dry storage closet located in the dining area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed person in charge without a valid original city of chicago food service sanitation certificate on site. Instructed that the person in charge must have the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

11. May 26, 2021 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign in mens toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hot water at two compartment sink and handwashing sink in food prep area. Corrected on site. No citation given.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certification. Instructed all certified city of chicago managers to obatin and proivde on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Jun 7, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. HAND WASHING CLEANSER SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes, buckets, etc stored on the floor in the storage closet. Instructed to elevate 6 inches or more off the floor and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

13. Jan 11, 2019 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor in dry storage supply room not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

14. Jan 4, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers,( coffee) not labeled. Must install label

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book available at this time of inspection. Instructed to provide.priority foundation violation.no citation

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor in dry storage supply room not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

15. May 25, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed coving in kitchen area in disrepair and missing. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Dry storage/stock item area disorganize items are not stored 6 inches or higher from floor for proper cleaning. Must organize and move items 6 inches above floor and maintain.

16. Sep 8, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

17. Mar 31, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Must provide. Critical violation 7-38-030. No citation issued.

18. Mar 30, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Noted a hole in the base of the cadinet. Must seal to prevent rodent entry point.

19. Jun 4, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Keep floor dry in compactor room, puddles observed by floor drains. Detail clean floor in storagw room in dining area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace all stained ceiling tiles in dining room.

20. May 24, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: 20-25 mice droppings noted scattered on floors in food prep area(behind the refrigerator), in diner's storage area, and on floor along the bases of the walls in maintenance room. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, repair doors in maintenance room, making them tight-fitting to prevent rodent entry. No citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food sanitation certificate(s) posted or provided for certified personnel at time of investigation. Must provide valid certificate(no xerox) or receipt at next visit. No citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace all stained ceiling tiles in dining room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Eliminate clutter in maintenance room.

21. Aug 6, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED ONE SERVING TABLE BROWN TOP IN POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE TABLE,KITCHEN COUNTER STRIP COMMING OFF NEEDS TO BE REATTACHED.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN GOLDEN DINER ROOM.